Volunteer Hosting Project Lead - Mansfield
OFFERED BY:
FoodCycle Broxtowe-AspleyLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: FoodCycle Mansfield The Salvation Army Victoria Street Mansfield NG18 5SBHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Help guide your volunteer team to set-up the dining hall and welcome our guests into a free 2-3 course meal!
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
As a volunteer Hosting Project Leader you’ll act as the maître’ d of the team, running your Project’s front of house and helping to create a warm, friendly atmosphere that will make both volunteers and guests want to return each week. Your team of volunteers will lay the tables, greet guests, and serve the food – all under your guidance! You’ll be helping to build a resilient community through the sharing of delicious food and conversation, including reducing loneliness and contributing to improving the mental health and wellbeing of guests and volunteers
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about supporting their local community. Responsibilities include:
• Running hosting sessions, leading a team of volunteers to serve a three-course meal in a limited timeframe.
• Encouraging the whole team to have input into creating a warm, friendly atmosphere for guests.
• Inducting new volunteers.
• Working with your Project Leader team to ensure that all elements of the Project run smoothly, including liaising with the Cooking Project Leader at each session to gather information, e.g. about food allergens.
• Ensuring that all volunteers are following the food safety procedures set out in our kitchen handbook.
• Completing the closing checklist in the kitchen handbook and the weekly session report via our website.
We are looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about supporting their local community. Responsibilities include:
• Running hosting sessions, leading a team of volunteers to serve a three-course meal in a limited timeframe.
• Encouraging the whole team to have input into creating a warm, friendly atmosphere for guests.
• Inducting new volunteers.
• Working with your Project Leader team to ensure that all elements of the Project run smoothly, including liaising with the Cooking Project Leader at each session to gather information, e.g. about food allergens.
• Ensuring that all volunteers are following the food safety procedures set out in our kitchen handbook.
• Completing the closing checklist in the kitchen handbook and the weekly session report via our website.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience needed, we provide full training and support during sessions.
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
volunteers must be 18 years or older
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
Where possible we aim to implement reasonable adjustments that support you to volunteer with us if you identify as a person with disability. A conversation will be held with the regional manager to see how we can best support you to volunteer with us.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2-3 days minimum, 1 week maximum.
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Regular volunteer training takes 10 minutes when registering, Project Leader training varies depending on when each stage is completed by and when you feel confident to lead a session yourself but minimum 1 month to 3 months is expected.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes